More from Toby Ley

Fiji has taken further steps towards promised elections with the registration of three political parties. With this announcement, PiPP’s Toby Ley takes a look at the current and prospective political landscape in Fiji.

Commodore Bainimarama addressed Fiji March 21st, informing the nation that the draft constitution had been released, reiterating his commitment of holding elections in September 2014 and stating that the constitution would be completed by April 12th of this year. Toby Ley teases out some of the implications in Voreqe Bainimarama’s address to the nation.

Toby Ley argues that police brutality is a problem we all share. The aim of this piece is not merely to reiterate the standard response of horror and indignation. We need to go beyond the condemnation, and take a critical look at some of the main arguments in defense of the beatings.

In spite of its onerous obligations, Fiji's political parties decree may actually have some benefits. Many have been quick to write off the decree entirely, but it’s worth considering what benefits may be derived and what implications the decree will have.